Love is a sweet Huckleberry moment...

“I wear a lot of different
hats in my professional life. I am a chef in charge of savory pastry at
Huckleberry, plus a restaurateur in charge of running several businesses with
my husband, but when people as me what I do for a living, the answer is simple,
I’m a baker.” ~Zoe Nathan

Introduce deliciousness, inspiration and love into
every morning of your life

Baking is supposed to be fun. And, Zoe cautions against taking
yourself too seriously. She also says that no one is a “natural”…so for all you
want-to-be bakers out there…don’t despair. It’s a willingness to make mistakes.
Personally, I love baking because I find when you have a really good recipe and
follow the proper techniques, in most cases the turnout is about 98%
perfect.

No Sweet
Tooth Left Behind

Huckleberry (the cookbook) is an irresistible collection of more
than 115 recipes, including how-to sequences for mastering basics such as flaky
dough and lining a cake pan. Huckleberry's recipes span from sweet (rustic
cakes, muffins, and scones) to savory (hot cereals, biscuits, and quiche). True
to the healthful spirit of Los Angeles, these recipes feature whole-grain
flours, sesame and flax seeds, fresh fruits and vegetables, natural sugars, and
gluten-free and vegan options-and they always lead with deliciousness.

Pic from The Huckleberry Cookbook by photographer Matt Armendariz.

Tips,
secrets, and rules Huckleberry lives by

Here are a few things you need to be aware of when you are
baking some of the recipes from Huckleberry. Firstly, the eggs Zoe uses are
large. Secondly, the sugar is always granulated. And thirdly, when measuring
ingredients, don’t pack too tightly.

A sweeter
planet…won’t that be nice

For bakers and all-day brunchers, Huckleberry is the cookbook to
reach for whenever the craving for big flavor strikes. And for people who love
aesthetics, the polka dots on the sides of the pages are absolutely delightful.

“Some people run,
meditate, or do yoga to find their peace of mind. I bake.”